A wound can leave a lasting imprint—even after it has healed. A new study in Current Biology finds that past injuries can quietly prime the body to overreact and be more sensitive to stress, pain and fear long after the ...
Jul 26, 2025
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We're constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don't need to hear it again—not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, heart and overall health, ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Despite evidence of the risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects, use of some antiseizure drugs during pregnancy has persisted, according to a study published in Neurology.
Jul 23, 2025
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An enzyme expressed by skin cells could be helpful in the management of non-healing skin wounds and ulcers, according to research by University of Manchester and Singapore's A*STAR Skin Research Lab scientists.
Jul 22, 2025
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In a study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, a team led by Dr. Sha Feng from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences—collaborating with Dr. Jed A. Barash from the Massachusetts ...
Jul 21, 2025
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Few people like being told what to do and this includes people with low back pain. New research has found patients want to be empowered with the knowledge to make informed choices, not advice.
Jul 18, 2025
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In the 2000s, when I worked as a psychologist in long-term elderly care and primary health care services, many of the patients I saw were living with chronic or complex conditions. These situations required that patients ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Lower levels of certain vitamins and minerals were found to be associated with chronic pain in a study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and published in Pain Practice.
Jul 15, 2025
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An estimated one in four Americans suffers from chronic pain. For one in 10 of those sufferers, their pain is so intense, it impacts their ability to work or take part in other life activities, leaving them feeling isolated, ...
Jul 15, 2025
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The UK government's 10-year health plan promises a radical digital transformation of the NHS. A key part of this change is said to come from developing the NHS app, which is being hailed as a "doctor in your pocket."
Jul 14, 2025
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